The Edo state Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Ede Ayuba, on Election Duty, has assured that the police is fully prepared to ensure adequate security in Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly election in the state. AIG Ede Ayuba, gave the assurance while addressing officers during the inter-agencies meeting on Wednesday […]
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In a move aligned with the Federal Ministry of Education’s directive, the management of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo State has announced the closure of the institution. This decision, which affects polytechnics across the country, is believed to be in preparation for the upcoming elections scheduled for Saturday. According […]
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu, has received an invitation from the International Federation of Association Football to the annual celebration of football’s greatest stars, the Best FIFA Football Awards. Shuaibu, a sports enthusiast, received the invitation and recognition on a global scale as a result of his efforts […]
The Edo State Government has kickstarted a transformative initiative aimed at empowering 500,000 poultry farmers through comprehensive training and strategic partnerships to enhance productivity. The groundbreaking scheme, a joint effort by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited and Heifer International, Nigeria, […]
The Edo State Police Command has arrested twenty-two people in the state for armed robbery, cultism, and unlawful assembly. Among them is a 65-year-old herbalist. The command’s spokesman, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, was quoted by the News Agency of Nigeria as saying this during a Tuesday briefing in Benin. Nwabuzor stated […]
The Edo State Government has entered a new partnership with a development partner, the United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), to build a Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework that fosters transparency in PPP project transactions in the State. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq. signed on […]
The Edo State Government has taken proactive measures to guarantee a hitch-free Hajj exercise in 2023 by mobilizing the Edo State Muslims Pilgrim Welfare Board to make necessary arrangements for intending pilgrims. This move aims to address previous challenges and ensure a smooth experience for all participants. Sheikh Ibrahim Oyarekhua, […]
In Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki engaged with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officials and members of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents of Nigeria (AMMBAN) to address the cash shortage and unrest. The strategic meeting aimed to disburse cash effectively and mitigate the hardship faced by residents […]
Benin City, the capital of Edo State, was swept by demonstrations on Wednesday due to the residents’ inability to use their old naira notes, with banks being the primary targets of the protesters. The discontent spread from Ekehuan Road to Uselu Shell, Akpakpava, Ring Road, and numerous other city areas. […]
Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has asked Christian pilgrims from the State to pray for divine intervention so that Nigerians will be able to make the right choice in the general elections of 2023. Along with the First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, and the Chief of Staff, Hon. […]